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5 years 1 month ago #246327 by sandra
My partner who is 70 has been claiming pension credit for both of us ,I am 63 ,he claimed before the new rule came in , I have been suffering various health issues for about 5 years now but have never claimed I would like to claim for PIP but am concerned that the pension credit and mixed age couple status would make everything difficult,what would you advise.

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5 years 1 month ago #246328 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Pension credit/Mixed age couple and PIP
sandrajohn

There will be no impact, as long as you continue to meet the PC criteria it will be paid even though you are a mixed age couple.

PIP is not treated as income for the purposes of PC.

Our guides for PIP are on the following

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/pip

Be aware, assessments for all benefits are currently suspended for at least three months so it could be some time before your claim is decided, as it is a new claim you will receive back payment of any award from the day that you start the claim by contacting the DWP.

Gordon

Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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